Jinha, China: Hidden in Houjia Village near Jinhua City in China’s Zhejiang Province lies an extraordinary cultural treasure: the ancient Wuyao Fire pottery kiln, locally known as Guohuoyaohu, meaning Ancient Wuyao Fire. Our visit took place on the third day of our journey through China and marked our very first outdoor excursion. After traveling for … Read more
“We are all convinced that our work will go down in the history of mankind, demonstrating that the Chinese people, comprising one-quarter of humanity, have now stood up.” The communist revolutionist Mao Zedong had said while declaring founding of People’s Republic of China at the rostrum of Tiananmen Square, Beijing on October 1, 1949. By … Read more
56000 beggars were deported from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other countries Saudi Arabia deported 24000, UAE 6000, Azerbaijan 2500 beggars this year 8.5 million Pakistanis travelled abroad with legal documents 24,000 Pakistanis went to Cambodia, and 12000 yet not returned 4,000 people have gone to Myanmar, of whom 2,500 have not returned ISLAMABAD: The Federal … Read more
The Pakistan Navy has successfully launched the fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazzi, in the Chinese city of Wuhan.According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazzi, was successfully launched at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.ISPR stated that with the launching of this submarine, the Pakistan Navy … Read more
Gilgit: Chief Election Commissioner of Gilgit-Baltistan, Raja Shehbaz Khan, has said that the schedule for the Legislative Assembly elections can be reconsidered. He made this statement during a meeting with a representative delegation led by GBA-20 Ghizer candidate Khan Akbar Khan and former Chairman of Union Council Phander Cheer, Numberdar Guli Khan. During the meeting, … Read more
Ministry’s Denial Collapses as Explosive New Evidence Links Secretary Ali Sher Mehsud to Billion-Rupee Scandals, Frontmen Mafia and Systematic Abuse of Authority” By Rana Tasaddaq Hussain ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Communications has officially dismissed allegations of mega corruption, embezzlement, contract manipulation, and asset misuse against its serving Secretary, Ali Sher Mehsud, but a flood … Read more
Islamabad — A new diagnostic report prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Pakistan’s governance weaknesses and entrenched corruption risks are undermining economic performance, discouraging investment, and obstructing long-term reform. The “Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report,” released as part of the IMF’s high-level technical assistance series, was conducted at the request of … Read more
Islamabad: Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced that the government plans to build a new N-15 highway from Mansehra to Chilas, which will connect with the Karakoram Highway (KKH) leading to the China border. Chairing a high level meeting of National Highway Authority in Islamabad today, he said N-15 highway will connect Mansehra, Naran … Read more
The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has sent the schedule for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections to the President of Pakistan, proposing that the elections be held on 24 January 2026. According to the notification issued by the Election Commission of GB, candidates will be able to submit their nomination papers from 3 to 8 December, … Read more
As I landed in Jinhua, China, one thought kept circling in my mind throughout the day: How did China achieve such remarkable development, especially when it gained independence just two years after Pakistan? My curiosity was soon answered by a professor who simply said, “Science and democracy come after independence.” Those few words carried profound … Read more